Posts for Archives: Publication
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Immunohistochemical characterisation of the hepatic stem cell niche in feline hepatic lipidosis: a preliminary morphological study
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to describe the cellular and stromal components of the hepatic progenitor cell niche in feline hepatic lipidosis (FHL).MethodsImmunohistochemical staining for the progenitor/bile duct marker (K19), activated Kupffer … -
Medical management of deep ulcerative keratitis in cats: 13 cases
Case series summaryDescribed are 13 cats diagnosed with deep ulcerative keratitis and successfully managed medically without grafting procedures. Typical treatment involved frequent topical application of serum and antibiotics (usually a fluoroquinolone … -
Normal feline behaviour: … and why problem behaviours develop
Practical relevance:Cats are descended from a solitary, territorial ancestor, and while domestication has reduced their inherited tendency to be antagonistic towards all animals larger than their typical prey, they still place more reliance on the … -
External beam radiotherapy for the treatment of feline salivary gland carcinoma: six new cases and a review of the literature
Case series summarySalivary gland carcinoma is uncommon in cats. We report the outcome of radiation therapy in six cases (four salivary gland adenocarcinomas, one tubulopapillary adenocarcinoma, one carcinoma). Five were treated after surgical excision of … -
Pilot study to evaluate the potential use of the renal resistive index as a preliminary diagnostic tool for chronic kidney disease in cats
ObjectivesChronic kidney disease (CKD) is the most common renal pathology diagnosed in geriatric cats, and its prevalence increases with age. The arterial resistive index (RI) is important when evaluating vascular resistance and compliance, and can be … -
Open-mouth jaw locking in cats: a literature review and use of CT in three cases
Case series summaryThis report summarises and reviews the published cases of open-mouth jaw locking in cats and describes three further cases. Case 1 was a 5-year-old, 5.3 kg male neutered domestic shorthair cat. CT identified changes consistent with … -
Study on declawed cats misquotes AVMA policy
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Consider the eye in preventive healthcare – ocular findings, intraocular pressure and Schirmer tear test in ageing cats
ObjectivesGeriatric health screening in cats is highly recommended. However, information about normal and abnormal findings is scarce, especially regarding the eyes of ageing cats. This prospective study examined the influence of the ageing process on … -
Clinical/research abstracts accepted for presentation at AAFP Conference 2017
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Evaluation of three herbal compounds used for the management of lower urinary tract disease in healthy cats: a pilot study
ObjectivesLower urinary tract disease (LUTD) occurs commonly in cats, and idiopathic cystitis (FIC) and urolithiasis account for >80% of cases in cats